Winning From Within

Today’s Topics

• Be About It, Don’t Just Read About It 🚶‍♀️‍➡️

• A Dangerous Mind 🧠

  5 Mins Read Time

Be About It, Don’t Just Read About It 🚶‍♀️‍➡️
By Jo

The average person doesn’t really be about it until they read about it. Until it’s written down somewhere, until it’s validated, until somebody else has lived it first. But real life? That’s the test.

Ever worked a job where someone was clearly trying to tank you in your position? Maybe it was jealousy. Maybe it was annoyance. Maybe they just flat-out didn’t like you. Whatever the reason, it happens—and I’ve experienced it at almost every job that mattered.

And you know what? I don’t think it ever truly goes away. There will always be people who would rather see you stumble than shine. But here’s the shift: with time and experience, you learn how to manage it better. It doesn’t mean it’s okay—it just means you recognize the patterns. You know the game. You know what it looks like. And because of that, you know what to do moving forward.

One of the best lessons I’ve learned is the art of sharing information without actually sharing information. Nosy people will ask personal questions, trying to get insight into your life. The trick is learning how to answer in a way that seems like you’re giving them something, but really—you’re giving them nothing.

For Example: someone asks, “Hey, what do you do outside of work? You go to the bar on Fridays? What’s up?”
Instead of opening the door too wide, you can hit them with something like, “Oh, I stay busy—always keeping myself moving.” That’s an answer. It satisfies curiosity. But it doesn’t give them anything they can use, twist, or gossip about.

But beyond that, here’s another piece: take notes from what you go through. Every trial and tribulation you face is shaping you for a more desirable opportunity. What feels like a setback today is usually preparation for something greater tomorrow.

Some of the pitfalls you encounter will be hidden at first—covered with grass, looking harmless. But over time, they blow wide open. And when they do, that’s when you’re faced with a choice: step over them, go around them, or do anything but fall in.

If you fall in? That’s on you. Because by then, you’ve seen the signs. The growth comes from recognizing those traps for what they are and navigating around them. Every time you dodge one, you’re not just avoiding failure—you’re building resilience, sharpening awareness, and getting closer to where you want to be.

That’s what being about it really means. It’s not just surviving the nonsense, but taking notes, learning the lessons, and using those lessons to move differently the next time.

The Golden Rule: Protect your peace. Control your narrative. And remember: experience is the greatest textbook you’ll ever read.

A Dangerous Mind 🧠

By Marcus

"Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy."
—Tony Robbins

If you’re competing, who do you have a better chance of defeating?

A person who believes there are limits to what they can do?

Or a person who believes they are capable of anything?

Whether or not person 1 or 2 is truly capable, which is the more dangerous opponent?

The one holding limiting beliefs?

Or the one who believes they have none?

Limiting Beliefs

Depending on your environment, exposure, or upbringing, you can develop a wide array of mindsets. One of the most damaging is the belief that you’re not good enough, capable, or worthy of success.

The problem with having a poor mindset is that it blinds you to your potential. It reminds me of when I was playing basketball growing up. When I first played against bigger, stronger, more athletic kids, I was quickly outmatched—but it gave me a challenge, something to work toward. I improved over time, but only because I wasn’t afraid to step on the court with players who were better than me.

Some people never see their potential out of fear. Fear of failure, fear of embarrassment, fear of taking risks, fear of being different. The excuses are endless, depending on who you’re talking to.

My advice is don’t limit yourself. See how far you can take it and pick up from there.

This matters because you have to first find your limits before you can push past them. Once you hit a wall, it becomes a question of, “Okay, now how do I figure out how to get to the next level?”

Mind + Mentor

Traditionally, a mentor was someone physically present to guide you. But with people and information at our fingertips today, mentorship can look very different.

Is there someone whose work is already having a positive impact on your life? Do they have books, videos, or products that can help you along your journey? Maybe they offer mentorship through coaching or group workshops.

Mentorship is powerful because good mentors are living proof of concept. They’ve been where you are, they’ve faced obstacles, and they’ve either eliminated or refused to accept limiting beliefs. By example, they show why action, and persistence can lead to growth and success.

Where others quit, you persist.

Where others doubt themselves, you push through doubts.

Where others create limitations, you create possibility.

Where others see dead ends, you find a way through—or around.

Where others stop short, you push beyond what even you thought was possible.

This isn’t about being over-confident; it’s about believing you have the ability to get the most out of your life.

How unstoppable will you become?

Fall is here…